Openings
Uncover insights into popular openings, their strengths, weaknesses, and how they influence the course of a game. Whether you’re a novice eager to learn or a seasoned player looking to expand your repertoire, our openings subcategory provides a gateway to mastering the art of chess beginnings.
Openings
11 Tactical Traps and Pitfalls in the Grob Opening
This rare and unconventional opening The Grob, also known as the Spike Opening, is named after Swiss International Master Henry...
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Building an Opening Repertoire: The Complete Guide
In This Article When it comes to mastering chess openings, there’s no single road to follow, only paths paved by...
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Evans Gambit: The Opening that Gives a 60% Chance to Win
The Evans Gambit is a line in the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), where White plays 4.b4, sacrificing a pawn. If...
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Exploring the Mikenas Defense: A Surprise Weapon in Chess
Chess players love finding hidden tricks to catch opponents off guard. One such tricky opening is the Mikenas Defense (also called the...
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Saragossa Opening: A Simple Guide to Chess’s Hidden Gem
Chess openings set the tone for the entire game. While most players use popular openings like the Ruy Lopez or...
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1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)
Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...
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The Cow Opening and How to Play
What's the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
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10 Chess Tricks to Win Fast
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
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Alien Gambit: The Hottest Trend in Chess
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?
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Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it's not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It's a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
